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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.79, 600.72 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.79, 600.72 and 157.11 is: 235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.79 : 600.72 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.79/600.72 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.79x = 600.72 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.79x = 94,379.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,379.12/400.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.49

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